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BREAKING NEWS: THE SUN IS FINALLY SHINING. What’s more of a shocker is that summer is basically here. Don’t kick yourself if you forgot this change in seasons – with temperatures barely above 60 and skies barely seen for the past 12,874 days, we don’t blame you. But let’s put the …

Famous congratulations are in order for our friend, Elaina Plott. Elaina has joined Washingtonian magazine as a staff writer, where she’ll be writing long form features on everything from politics and personalities to crime in the city. Elaina previously spent the last year as an editorial fellow for National Review, …

According to a recent HuffPo article, The Trump has some strict rules on who and who cannot be #2 on his presidential ticket. After all, he doesn’t want anyone to outshine him – which is most definitely why he’s not going to pick a woman. In an effort to simplify things, we …

Press slammed and Swanton bombed by Brandon Wetherbee. Change can be hard. It can also smack you upside the head. If anyone knows that, it’s World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. Yesterday, the WWE announced a major change. Beginning in July, “SmackDown,” the company’s second biggest television show, will air LIVE and flip …

Anna Palmer likes long walks on the beach (we’re assuming), bottomless glasses of rosé (confirmed), and aging like fine wine (who doesn’t?). Although the beach part is a little tricky here in DC, she’s got the fine wine part down. We know because today is her birthday and she looks as …

Make America travel again. A slogan so simple, yet so appealing. No one gets it better than U.S. Travel Association – they promote this ideal everyday and with summer right around the corner, we need no further convincing. Jonathan Grella is the Executive Vice President of Public Affairs for U.S. Travel …

Notice anything different today? If you haven’t been outside yet, you probably noticed something was up simply because your co-worker isn’t being a complete a**hole. For those of you too slammed to step away from your excel spreadsheets and your “chill workday” playlists on Spotify, you probably should. Remember that yellow ball that used to …

Working out can be dangerous which is why I try to stay away from it. Throw in some weights and we’re now flirting with death. Call me old fashioned, but I’d like to live a long life. Stuart Roy and Hazen Marshall? Not so much. The two love Crossfit so much …

Weather:  Prepare yourself for the monsoon that is about to hit the district. 100% chance of downpours all day Saturday and Sunday with temperatures in the 60’s. That rain gear is getting put to good use this spring. Awesome events you can attend this weekend: It’s all about the beer. Hit up …

Meet Annie Baker and Mackenzie Jortner – two badass women that have put the fun back in “fundraising”. Annie and Mackenzie recently started the The Morning Group, a consulting firm specializing in national fundraising, comprehensive finance planning, finance staff recruitment, and event build and execution. When the two aren’t working their butts off, …

Dating in this town is a challenge – just ask any Washingtonian. But throw in the chance at saving a life? Challenge accepted. Erica Andrew, candidate for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) National Capital Area Woman of the Year, is doing just that. On Saturday, this single lady will be auctioned off in support of …

By Politiquette’s Marissa Mitrovich: Politiquette is a place to be inspired by the art of fashion. Readers gain an understanding of the politics of why to wear–and the etiquette of when to wear–specific styles. Marissa Mitrovich founded Politiquette with the goal of bringing further substance to the dialogue surrounding style in DC.  …

After days of endless searching, flyers plastered all over DC, and numerous media headlines, the four month-old Boston Terrier puppy, Maggie, was amazingly reunited with her family late last night after being stolen out of a car this past Tuesday. If this reunion doesn’t melt your heart, we don’t know …

If there was ever a time Michael Calvo considered another profession, it would be now. The Deputy Chief of Staff for Rep. Jody Hice scored a goal against former US National Team goalkeeper, Juergen Sommer at last night’s US Capital Classic. In honor of his sweet kicks and what will …

In Washington, it’s simple enough to observe that there are two types of people roaming the city streets: type A and type B. While type B’s should be respected in their own right for their cavalier swagger and happy-go-lucky attitude about red line delays, I think I speak for all …